Meaning of the word encryption in English

What does encryption mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

encryption

US /ɪnˈkrip.ʃən/

UK /ɪnˈkrip.ʃən/

the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

Example:

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The company uses strong encryption to protect customer data.

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End-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and intended recipient can read messages.

Synonym:

cipher code scramble encode

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